Help with bee swarms offered

Monday

May 20, 2013 at 3:00 PM

By Daily Telegram staff

In an effort to help preserve important pollinators, the Lenawee Conservation District is asking homeowners to call the district for assistance in removing honeybee swarms rather than trying to destroy the bees, a news release from the district said.

The number to call is 263-7400, ext. 3.

The conservation district will contact a beekeeper to relocate the swarm if possible.

Insect pollination is critical for the production of many crops in the United States, including alfalfa, almonds, apples, blackberries, blueberries, canola, cherries, cranberries, pears, plums, squash, sunflowers, tomatoes and watermelons, the release said.